In his book Beyond Freedom and Dignity, Skinner argued that:
A)the concept of "freedom" prevents us from recognizing how our behavior is controlled by positive reinforcers
B)to be free, we need to improve bringing our behavior under self-control
C)in order to achieve dignity for all, we need to improve the way that our behavior is controlled
D)we need to decrease the amount of control exerted over us by various levels of government

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Skinner believed that the concept of "freedom" was limiting because it suggests that our behavior is self-determined and not influenced by external factors such as positive reinforcement. He argued that by recognizing the ways in which our behavior is controlled through reinforcement, we can better understand and shape our behavior to achieve our goals. Skinner did not advocate for decreasing government control or improving self-control for the sake of achieving freedom or dignity.

In His Book Beyond Freedom and Dignity, Skinner Argued That